Monday nights in Buenos Aires are generally quiet. So what is a poor restless soul to do? The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind. Blowing you all the way down to La Cigale for some live music.
During the week La Cigale is a popular after-office spot, but unpretentious and laid back. Monday nights, this Microcentro bar dims the lights for an intimate acoustic session generating buena onda, chasing away the Monday blues.
La Cigale hosts two live music nights a week. Mondays which are intimate and acoustic while Thursdays are more up beat.
Owner Gustavo Subiza started ‘Los lunes están de moda’ in 2004 after a slightly failed underwear show where the bands, originally lined up in the window, attracted more attention than the models. The fashion part was scrapped but the music stayed on.
Now the bar features a proper stage in the inner part of the bar, surrounded by tables and chairs to rest your weary self on. The bar sports a cool look, decorated in dark colours of deep red and blue, the wall covered in heavy curtains. Whether you want to be up close and personal with the band on front row or lounge in the sofa by the window for a chilled chat with your friends, there is a seat for your bum.
The one night The Argentina Independent visited La Cigale, Argentine band Hacia Dos Veranos were set to entertain the crowd. A quartet playing alternative instrumental music accompanied by short films and snippets of video recordings showing on a screen behind the band.
The crowd generally depends on the band and its followers, but are usually made up by a good mix of young Argentines and foreigners. This specific night the bar was more or less full, the music great and the vibe anything but of a lazy Monday.
The bar is a good spot for new acquaintances, as people are more than eager to chat to whoever standing next to them in the bar. The bar disk is long and the cocktail list even longer. Yours truly enjoyed a very good mojito, something I have missed since I arrived here.
In conclusion Monday nights might now be saved. Surrounded by friendly people, live music and a good drink, can you ask for more to kick start the week?
La Cigale, 25 de Mayo 722, concert starts 11pm. Free entrance
